Number 16
Grown from seed of the variety Rita, and displaying
some of its parent's character, although more vigorous. Like Rita, whilst
this form is also slightly protogenous, opinion is that it may be self-fertile.
Leafing is slightly later than Rita, which can be helpful in marginal conditions.
BAND: B
ORIGIN: Michigan, USA
TREE HABIT AND VIGOUR: Large, powerful grower
NUT TYPE: Medium
KERNEL TO NUT RATIO: 54%
LEAFING ONSET: 28th April
TYPE OF FLOWERING: Slight protogeny
CROPPING: Heavy
AGE AT FIRST BEARING: 4 years